March 83G

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March 83G [1] [2] [3]
1983 March 83G "Spirit of Miami", front left (Greenwich 2019).jpg
Category IMSA GTP/Group C
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber/kevlar body and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis [4]
Suspension Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bars
Axle track 1,565 mm (61.6 in) (front)
1,539 mm (60.6 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Engine Chevrolet 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) 90° OHV V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Porsche 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) 180° DOHC B6 twin-turbocharged mid-engined
Nissan 2.1 L (128.1 cu in) DOHC I4 twin-turbocharged mid-engined
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power570–650 hp (430–480 kW)
Weight900 kg (2,000 lb)
Competition history
Debut 1982 3 Hours of Daytona [5]

The March 83G is a IMSA GTP/Group C sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering. [6] [7]

The 83G debuted at the final found of the 1982 IMSA GT Championship at Daytona, driven by Jim Trueman and Bobby Rahal. Al Holbert and Randy Lanier won the titles in 1983 and 1984 respectively. In 1984 the Porsche 962 began to dominate the IMSA GTP class.

References

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  2. "March 83G group C1 (1983) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  3. "1983 March 83G Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  4. "1983 March 83G technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
  5. "March 83G" . Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  6. "1983 March 83G". conceptcarz.com.
  7. "1983 March-Chevrolet 83G". www.goodingco.com.